An enormous carved block of alabaster stands at the foot of the original stairwell, next to a canine sculpture. On the opposite side of the stairway, a commanding ash-on-linen portrait by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is accentuated by two carved wooden pieces, imbuing the space with an eclectic and collected look.

Life is Grand at Miami Beach Estate

A bon vivant couple and their design team have revamped their waterfront estate to suit their changing needs... but the evolution is far from over.
The great room’s seating area features a white Christian Liaigre cocktail table that echoes the clean lines of a white sectional. A vibrant painting complements a pair of Holly Hunt velvet swivel chairs, and an adjacent wine room visually connects to the space.

Modern Sensibilities Elevate West Florida Family Home

A sprawling family compound along the Manatee River embodies Old-Florida elegance with a modernist approach

Crisp Elegance Joins Coastal Casual In Naples Condo

Cherishing wonderful childhood memories of Sanibel Island, Canadian resident and owner Erica Eidt wanted to give her three children, Preston, Gracey and Parker, the opportunity to make their own memories of living on the...

British Sophistication Elevates Modern Naples Home

To highlight the scenic lake views and make the large house fit the site, residential designer Richard Guzman tackled the challenge of designing this new 9,311-square-foot home in the Quail West community of Naples,...
The homeowner’s art collection, including the four prints by Detroit artist Jason Revok next to the game table, dictated the palette and flooring chosen.

A Glorious Renovation in Palm Beach

The complete reinvention of a Palm Beach bungalow into a proper residence heralds the beginning of a new chapter for its owner.

Coastal Chic Paradise in Bonita Springs

Dynamic architectural elements, fascinating furnishings, and soothing shades that resonate with the beauty of the outdoors capture the essence of coastal living
Bathed in natural light, the formal living room features a serene palette of colors and a variety of textural elements that add dimension to the space. Designer Carrie Brigham installed custom millwork, which she says “elevates the level of intricacy of the overall design, fully integrating and connecting the home from space to space.”

Naples Home Boasts Bright and Airy Refresh

A former winter retreat in Pelican Bay is reimagined as a sunny primary residence
The two-story living room area is brought down to scale by the six-foot-high limestone fireplace mantel and the 13-foot curved metal sculpture that hangs above. The limestone brings the classical exterior elements of the home inside, while the sleek-lined furniture and delicate, orb-like lighting infuse the space with a cool, modern aesthetic. The ceiling detail flows beyond the glass wall to the outside, drawing the eye to the grand backyard.

Windermere Family Home Makes a Grand Statement

In Windermere, an estate’s formal demeanor belies its functionality as a true family home

Timeless And Textured Designs Stun In Naples Home

It seems like yesterday that the VIV Homes design team began this Naples spec home project. Now, two years later, a labor of love results in a day-dreamy reality that embraces the natural world...
Situated in Olde Naples, just blocks from the area’s idyllic white-sand beaches, this exquisite residence combines classic Old Florida style with casual coastal charm. A rustic weathervane and dark wood doors give an eye-pleasing contrast to the striking white exterior and graceful curved architectural embellishments.

Coastal Style and Old Florida Elegance Wrap Naples Home

A beautiful blend of coastal style and Old Florida elegance, this inviting Naples home captures the best of a tropical lifestyle
A view into the open living and dining area reveals heavy use of the color blue and multiple natural textures. The patterns on the pillows nod to the residence’s gulfside location and solidify its coastal look. The eye automatically travels up to the wood beams with lights on the ceiling.

Ocean Hues and Organic Touches in Marco Island Retreat

A Marco Island renovation gives a Maryland couple the slice of Florida paradise they’ve envisioned for years
The façade of Brickell’s Nolan House was meticulously restored to resemble its original 1926 design and architecture. Photo courtesy of YTech

Preserving History in Brickell’s Nolan House

Take a look inside the restored home, which now serves as the sales gallery for the forthcoming The Residences at 1428 Brickell
With significant scale, a two-tiered, ring chandelier in aged iron holds its own in the family room. Here, Rowe’s sofas; lounge chairs from Palecek; bench from Arteriors.

Palm Beach Manse is a Modern Classic

Regal yet approachable, a château-style manse makes itself at home amid the coastal scene of Palm Beach
With the juxtaposition of textures, the living room finds a balance between hard and soft. Low-slung slipper chairs in Taffard’s tones of vapor blue, platinum and cream pair with an original midcentury Marco Zanuso “Lady Chair” in Prussian blue Italian chenille, and Bright Chair’s sofa in white chenille. Here, an onyx and leather-paneled fireplace surround soars to 23 feet high. Macassar ebony display cases feature an evenly backlit slab of white agate. Holly Hunt’s cocktail table centers the laser-cut cowhide area rug from Kyle Bunting.

Designer Achieves Castle and Cottage in Port Royal

When presented with the architectural plans for this Port Royal manse, interior designer Laura Parsons suggested, while it was still possible, to modify the exterior elevation from Mediterranean to a more simplified vernacular. “The...
In the back of the home, Italian porcelain overhangs mimic the look of real wood, as do the aluminum slats. Made for entertaining, the outdoor Balinese rock-framed pool is surrounded by green lawn, enough dock space for the client’s yachts, and copious B&B Italia and Dedon conversation clusters. The sculpture, No Deck by Tony Cragg, is from the homeowner’s art collection.

Contemporary Miami Home is an Architectural Marvel

A Balinese-inspired residence on Miami Beach’s San Marino Island makes a jetsetter reconsider his geographical location
Andy Warhol’s four Marilyn screenprints (1967) bring out the family room’s bright accent pillows from Molly Blue Designs and its custom blue area rug that recalls the ocean’s waves. The desk, designed by Stumer, is flanked by his-and-hers saddle leather chairs.

Modern Miami Beach Penthouse is a Masterpiece

The renovation of this d oceanfront penthouse in Miami Beach takes inspiration from the homeowners’ enviable collection of modern art
Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring/Mauritshuis, 2023, oil on linen. Joe Fig’s painting highlighting Vermeer’s most iconic work features a different background from others in the exhibition because he saw it at The Hague rather than the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

The Art of Observation with Joe Fig

The artist explores the voyeuristic appeal of contemplation with a new exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum, on view through April

Neutral Tones Bring Serenity To Miami Penthouse

Serenity and sophistication are a perfect match for this model penthouse inspired by an urban lifestyle of fashion and luxury. Interior designers Michael Adrian Hernandez and Joel Leizan created this space perched high above...

Color Comes Alive In Eclectic Bonita Springs Home

Homeowners John Krpan, an Ontario developer, and his wife Andrée Jean had already settled on a property in a gated golf course community when, on a whim, they stopped by an open house and...
Intricately coffered ceilings and black and white floors from Devon Tile & Design Studio clad the living room in quiet grandeur, artfully framing the seascape. A high-lacquered, custom Chippendale-style bar with mirrored panels subtly reflects the sea and sky, and the ocean-facing grand piano embodies the sheer splendor of the space.

Key Largo Home is a Refined Seaside Dream

A Philadelphia family reframes resort life in a dreamy seaside home in Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Club
“The approach in the dining room was to streamline and brighten,” says Black. “I designed large-scale furniture with sculptural qualities to properly furnish the room for entertaining without filling it with excess pieces.”

Design Overhaul with Gloria Black

Designer Gloria Black unleashes her talents for transformation on a 1930s-era home in Stuart